Site of possibly 19th century century children's homes, 'Epping Union Children's Homes', (EHER 15393)

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Summary

Now destroyed. The site of scattered homes associated with the workhouse site in Epping Forest (EHER 15377).

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Grid reference	Centred TL 4758 0261 (14m by 33m)
Civil Parish	EPPING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX

Type and Period

CHILDRENS HOME (acquired 1900, Late 19th century to Late 20th century - 1867 AD? (at some time) to 1997 AD (throughout))
SEMI DETACHED HOUSE (acquired 1900, Late 19th century to Late 20th century - 1867 AD? (at some time) to 1997 AD (throughout))

Description

1998. Field survey. Two brick buildings one and a half miles from the workhouse site in Epping Forest (EHER 15377), acquired by Epping Union for use as scattered homes. Each double cottage was used by boys and girls respectively. Numbers 3 and 4, the boys' cottage, was acquired in 1900 and had room for 22 beds. Numbers 1 and 2, the girls' cottage, was acquired in 1911 with room for 14 beds. <1> Site Assessment: Modern housing now occupies the site having destroyed any remains. <1>

Sources

<1> SEX53924 Building Recording Report: Garratt, T.. 1998. Essex Poor Law Buildings.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Survey by Essex County Council of Essex Poor Law Buildings, 1998 (EEX52533)

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